Registration Information

Nevis To St. Kitts Cross Channel Swim

General Information

The swim distance is 2.5miles (4km) and starts from Oualie Beach on Nevis at 8.00am across the 'Narrows' to finish at Cockleshell Beach on St Kitts. The 2017 swim will be the 15th annual Bente Weber Memorial Swim and it continues to offer both a race and a challenge to open water swim enthusiasts and adventurers alike. They will take on the best open ocean swimmers in the region and the world.

In 2014 the event saw a record number of finishers (184) and in 2011 the current course record was set by Olivier Marceau in a time of 58:09, and still stands today, the attempt at the record this year 2016 was marred by a course change due to bad weather and safety concerns.

One of the attractions of this event is that it is not only a race but also a challenge, so for those not so fast or competent swimmers please feel free to use fins or a snorkel mask to get you across the beautiful 'Narrows'.

This year we will partner with the St Kitts & Nevis Special Olympics Group to raise awareness and funds for this important sporting project.

T-shirt, Finisher Medal, swim cap, rescue boats and kayaks in the event you need to rest, eat or stop. Prizes and a breakfast party on St. Kitts after the swim, One way Boat transportation from St. Kitts or Nevis, before or after the swim.

Prize Categories

Under 19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, over 60.
Awards for 1st, 2nd & 3rd male and female in all categories,
*Special event prize of $1,000 USD will be awarded to anyone who breaks the current course record.

Swimmers must bring proof of registration to secure free boat passage.Swimmers must attend the pre-race safety briefing.Swimmers must wear official race caps issued at the start. Not wearing the cap will result in disqualification from the event.

Cancellation Policy

With registration to the Nevis to St Kitts Cross Channel Swim, the following conditions are valid automatically and without any exceptions.

An entry spot may not be carried over to the next year, given to another person or used for another event.